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Council votes to convene closed session on appointments, property negotiations and legal matters
Summary
Council approved a motion to convene a closed session to discuss appointments, disposition of publicly held real property in Magruder Corridor/Downtown/Coliseum Central, and to consult with counsel on recent General Assembly gaming legislation and housing regulation matters; a recorded voice vote was taken and the motion passed with all members present voting Aye.
The clerk read a motion to convene a closed session under cited Virginia Code provisions to cover three subjects: appointments listed on the agenda; disposition and negotiation strategy for publicly held real property in the Magruder Corridor, Downtown Hampton and Coliseum Central; and consultation with legal counsel regarding recent General Assembly gaming legislation and federal, state and local housing regulations. The motion was moved and seconded and the clerk recorded 'Aye' from each member present; the council set the official time and planned to reconvene the meeting at 1:55.
The motion's text as read by the clerk cited Virginia Code sections and specified that open discussion could adversely affect bargaining positions and legal strategy. The vote was recorded during the work session and the motion passed with all votes recorded as 'Aye'.
